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SSP & NASP 2024 DRAFT Consult a sham??

I noted that 4 days ago on social media Su_Spence decided to promo the SSP NASP DRAFT consult...err why??

Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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4 days ago

Have your say on proposed updates to Australia's aviation State Safety Programme and the National Aviation Safety Plan.

These documents outline Australia’s aviation safety oversight systems and enhancement activities.

Find out more: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/have-y...afety-plan

Perhaps the response so far has been underwhelming?? -  Normally CASA & CO wouldn't care too much about the consult numbers, after all it is just a tick in the box routine. However this particular version is under scrutiny from the ICAO USOAP audit team and therefore needs to be properly disseminated and assessed by an otherwise disengaged industry??

Here is the DRAFT SSP for those interested in providing input - https://auntypru.com/wp-content/uploads/...p-2024.pdf

While doing so keep this line in mind...

"...Both the draft State Safety Programme 2024 and draft National Aviation Safety Plan 2024 include enhancements recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) following its assessment of Australia’s safety oversight systems in September 2023..."

Hmm...bit hard for punters to assess those 'recommended enhancements' when we haven't yet seen the ICAO audit report??

Next, some input from KC...

Makes it clear that agencies talk directly to ICAO but is it right that AMSA & CASA go thru minister to access industry.

Airsevices and ATSB has direct access to the industry?

KC

It is also worth considering the Su_Spence regime's (read Dr Aleck) cynical word salad document for the current Fort Fumble strategic direction on international engagement...

Reference: https://auntypru.com/wp-content/uploads/...o-2025.pdf

INTRODUCTION

Mindful of Australia’s overarching international commitments and global strategic interests, CASA approaches its international engagement in a manner consistent with its obligations under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act), the Minister’s Statements of Expectations, the goals and objectives set out in CASA’s Corporate Plan, responsibilities outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding of Australia’s Agencies Involved in Civil and Defence Aviation in relation to the management of aspects of international activities, and the Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding in relation to arrangements for Australia’s participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization.

CASA personnel actively participate in meetings, conferences, workshops, panels, seminars and similar events convened by foreign national and international organisations across the globe. They serve as members of, and often chair, important international advisory, decision-making and policy-setting bodies. The knowledge and experience of CASA’s experts in a range of technical, operational and regulatory areas is widely recognised and respected. CASA’s contributions to the development of technical, operational and regulatory standards and practices at the global and regional levels are highly valued, and CASA’s continuing participation in these kinds of activities is frequently sought.

What a load of BOLLOCKS! 

Had to laugh at these bits...

"..In making decisions to align Australian practices or procedures with those of other jurisdictions, or recognise foreign permissions or authorisations, CASA will exercise discretion and consider global strategic interests and the impact of these decisions on Australia’s international commitments, consistent with CASA’s obligations under the Chicago Convention and other international agreements but with safety as the most important consideration, consistent with section 9A of the Act..."

"...Contributing to and influencing the development of new and amended Standards and Recommended Practices for inclusion in the Annexes to the Chicago Convention and associated guidance materials though membership of ICAO Technical Panels and Working Groups, tasked and overseen by the Air Navigation Commission..

...identify ICAO Secondments to contribute to the work of ICAO as well as providing strategic benefit to Australia through providing international leadership in this field and significant influence in the future of the ICAO USOAP CMA.."

Perhaps our over 4000 NDs to ICAO SARPs could be used as a benchmark for future amendments to all the SARPs?? - 

Much MTF...P2